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Pirate Bay co-founder confirmed responsible for copyright infringement while involved in the site in the 2000s

Finland's Court of Appeal has ruled that Peter Sunde was liable for copyright infringement while running The Pirate Bay until 2009, though he avoids damages and faces a future fine.…

Chris Cooke • 04 May 2021

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Warner announces partnership with virtual entertainment company Wave

Warner Music has announced a partnership with and investment in virtual entertainment company Wave to develop virtual performances and new monetisation opportunities for its artists.…

Chris Cooke • 04 May 2021

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Sony Music appoints Charlotte Edgeworth to diversity role

Sony Music UK has created a Director of Diversity, Inclusion And Social Impact role and appointed Charlotte Edgeworth, who previously advised on its Social Justice Fund.…

Andy Malt • 04 May 2021

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Night Time Industries Association to take legal action against Scottish government

The Night Time Industries Association plans legal action against the Scottish government, challenging the validity of COVID restrictions on hospitality and night-time businesses.…

Andy Malt • 04 May 2021

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Industry increasingly optimistic that live music will return later this month as test music events staged in Liverpool

The Music Venue Trust says 2,534 socially distanced shows will take place in 266 grassroots venues in England between 17 May and 21 June, as test events in Liverpool proceed.…

Chris Cooke • 04 May 2021

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Tencent likely to be fined in Chinese competition law crackdown, could be forced to sell music apps

Tencent is expected to be fined around $1.54 billion by Chinese regulators, and could be forced to give up exclusive music rights and sell some streaming apps.…

Chris Cooke • 30 Apr 2021

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Virgin Music partners with Australian hip hop indie Biordi Music

Universal's Virgin Music has partnered with Sydney-based R&B and hip hop label Biordi Music, whose roster includes Youngn Lipz, in its first Australian signing.…

Chris Cooke • 30 Apr 2021

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Maya Delilah signs publishing deal

Amadeus Publishing and Bucks Music Group have jointly signed Maya Delilah to a publishing deal ahead of her second EP.…

Andy Malt • 30 Apr 2021

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BMG to speed up payments to songwriters on old contracts

BMG will pay songwriters on older acquired catalogues within 60 days of the close of a royalty period, instead of 90, bringing those contracts in line with its newer deal terms.…

Chris Cooke • 30 Apr 2021

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Universal Music announces executive rejig in Malaysia

Universal Music has promoted Kim Lim to Managing Director in Malaysia and announced further appointments within its Malaysian division.…

Chris Cooke • 30 Apr 2021

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Judge mainly sides with Lizzo in ongoing Truth Hurts copyright battle

A judge has rejected an amended complaint from producers claiming co-writing credit on Lizzo's 'Truth Hurts', ruling that the 'Healthy' sessions do not make them co-writers.…

Chris Cooke • 29 Apr 2021

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Warner Chappell signs Ari Lennox

Warner Chappell has signed Ari Lennox to a publishing administration deal covering her full catalogue, with the label's A&R executives welcoming her to the company.…

Andy Malt • 29 Apr 2021